Vintage Clothing Spotlight: Vintage Makeup Bag

Vintage Makeup Bag

I’m not sure if this bag was created in the ‘60s or ‘70s but I loved the print and price, under $5, so I bought it. While it used to hold makeup, now it’s housing the index card files for the book I’m currently writing, I Love Your Look: Real Style for Real Women.

Wish List Wednesday: Chanel-esque Two-tone Ballet Flats

Chanel-esque Ballet Flats

I don’t remember the time I wasn’t in love with Chanel‘s Two-tone ballet flats, but after buying and wearing a pair of extremely inexpensive, knock offs from Ross Dress For Less I knew I wanted to upgrade to a higher class of knock offs (under $100 but still leather) or a used pair of good ones from Depop or another vintage clothing source and put it on my Wish List.

Here’s a few facts about the shoe:

  1. Premier Date: Karl Lagerfeld premiered them in 1984.
  2. Inspiration: “Chanel’s two-tone slingback pumps created in 1957. Influenced by her love of ballet, particularly the Ballets Russe.
  3. Characteristics: “Comfort, elegance, and versatility”
  4. Wish List: Quince “ Italian leather cap toe ballet flat, $79.90”; Anne Klein cap toe women’s Luci ballet flats, Macy’s, $53.72; Loft soft cap, toe ballet flats, black and white, $34.99; J. Crew women’s ballet flats with cab toe, $69.50; Amazon Modatope ballet flats, $49.99.

Fashion Inspiration: Sewing/Apparel Construction

Even though I’m not the best sewer in the world I’m going to try to get back into sewing regardless by first making some pillows for the students I work with through an LAUSD elementary school, then I plan to finish a tote bag and shorts I started to make in the last sewing class I took-Sewing Bootcamp-at SMC. I’m pretty inspired to try again, and succeed this time, because I’m not pressured by a grade, demanding teacher, major, etc. I only have to please myself.

Sewing Kit
Material for Pillows
Pillow I Made,Poly-fil, Pillow Pattern

Vintage Clothing Spotlight: Short Black Gloves

Short Black Gloves

Short gloves have been a functional and “versatile accessory” for years. During the 18th and 19th centuries gloves became linked with social status and etiquette. They were also a “staple accessory” throughout the Victorian era. Today they are utilized as a “niche” fashion item and are still an elegant touch for cocktail party fare.